Two new breweries in Lubbock, Texas, provide enjoyable diversions to enjoy good craft beer.
After attending a Texas Tech football game in the Fall, I stopped by Two Docs Brewing Company and The Brewery LBK. Both breweries are located in downtown Lubbock and are helping to revitalize previously neglected areas.
Two Docs Brewing Company
Two Docs, at 502 Texas Avenue, is located near the main Lubbock Post Office along the Marsha Sharp Freeway. The building has an industrial look with a big courtyard outside. A food truck was parked near the courtyard and served tasty tacos on the day I visited.
The Two Docs taproom is newly constructed with a rustic look with wood, stainless steel and cinder blocks. A few picnic tables are available inside, but the outdoor courtyard offers the most seating.
I tried a four-beer flight with the Buddy Holly IPA (American), Doktoberfest, Hayes-E Baby IPA (New England) and Two Docs Bock. I especially liked the smooth, fruity taste of the Hayes-E Baby. The other three beers were very good, but my preference depends on my mood.
Two Docs Brewing in West Texas, outdoor patio. Menu at Two Docs Brewing in Lubbock. Beer flight from Two Docs Brewing in Lubbock. 
Beer is Art at Two Docs Brewing in Lubbock, Texas.
Other beers available on the day I visited included Pickle Gose, Weller Weis, Dos Doctores (lager), End of Street Wheat and Lubbock Light (lager).
You can tell that the beer that the beer varieties are very well planned, and I like how Lubbock history, such as Buddy Holly, is the name of the Two Docs flagship beer.
The Brewery LBK
On the same day, I ventured a few blocks in the center of the downtown to the historic Pioneer Hotel building where The Brewery LBK, 1204 Broadway, is prominently located on the ground floor. The taproom is an intimate area with seating along the bar and along the walls. The brewing tanks are directly behind the bar.
I especially liked the variety at LBK. On the day that I visited, the brewery was serving Chilton Witbier (wheat), Blue Agave Pilsner, Strawberry Lemonade (wheat with milk lactose), Marzenbier (Munich style malt), IPA, Brown Ale, Farmhouse Amber, Belgian Tripel, Flipping C Word New England IPA and Coconut Porter (Nitro).
I had a flight of six beers at LBK, and I especially liked the Coconut Porter. I prefer darker beers, such as porters with a heavier taste. The coconut taste was prominent, and the nitrogen infused into the beer made it very smooth. This brewery seems happy to experiment and offer varying types of beer.
As a Texas Tech University graduate who has spent years in Lubbock, I am happy that city now has craft beer choices. The breweries are welcome additions and highlight how the South Plains of Texas is a special place.
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